Smokey Cream N190-1 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECE5E0, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raindrops from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #ECE5E0 · N190-1
Smokey Cream
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smokey Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECE5E0
RGB236, 229, 224
Estimated LRV79.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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Raindrops
Dunn-Edwards
#ECE5E1
Close digital match
Crystalline
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E3DE
Close digital match
Cloudy Gray
Benjamin Moore
#EBE5DF
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Winged Victory
Vista Paint
#ECE4E0
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Forever Faithful
PPG
#EFE6E1
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Aimee
Hirshfield's
#EEE5E1
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Strong White
Farrow & Ball
#E5E0DB
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Blushing White
Kilz
#EDE7E5
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Virtue
Valspar
#EEE7DF
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Pebble Shores
Dutch Boy
#E3DBD4
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Colors That Work With Smokey Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokey Cream
#ECE5E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokey Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokey Cream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Smokey Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokey Cream have?
Smokey Cream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smokey Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Cream are Raindrops by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Crystalline by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cloudy Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smokey Cream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Smokey Cream?
Smokey Cream has a estimated lightness value of 79.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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